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New Beginnings

Improve your academic skills, confidence, and independence, as well as your employability and job prospects.

The University of East London

Summary

Price
£200 inc VAT
Finance options

A means tested bursary to cover the course fee may be available to eligible students.
Study method
Classroom + online
Duration
10 weeks · Part-time
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Location & dates

Location

Address
University Square Stratford
1 Salway Road
Stratford
London
E151NF
United Kingdom
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Overview

At the University of East London we believe people should be given the opportunity to succeed at university. New Beginnings is a unique course that offers access to many degree programmes for mature learners and those without formal qualifications.

The course is designed to accommodate busy schedules and is taught online and at the university’s modern campuses. You will receive lots of support to help you succeed, including, support with academic writing, IT and library support as well as access to UEL’s excellent facilities.

On successfully passing the New Beginnings course you will be able to progress onto selected degrees at UEL, including, but not limited to*:

  • Business Management
  • Education Studies
  • Early Childhood Studies
  • Psychology
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Public Health
  • Sports
  • Film
  • Music

See our course links to confirm if your choice of degree can be accessed through New Beginnings.

*some applicants may be offered a foundation year.

Course fee: £200. A means tested bursary to cover the course fee may be available to eligible students. Additional support is available to applicants who have a disability or are care-experienced.

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Description

New Beginnings builds on the skills you have gained from work and life experiences to prepare you for studying a degree.

You will also develop your personal, work and academic skills, including how to:

  • be an effective learner by identifying personal strengths and understanding the expectations of higher education
  • read analytically by using established techniques to master complex texts
  • think critically and engage in higher level conversations
  • research academic topics with access to UEL’s award winning library facilities
  • write academically, including understanding the conventions of traditional essays and modern reflective writing styles
  • use academic conventions to acknowledge sources of information
  • work in a group and utilise the full breadth of university support services
  • design and deliver academic presentations

Teaching and learning is achieved through lectures, tutorials, workshops, group activities, presentations, guided reading and writing tasks and independent learning. You will be fully supported throughout the course with lots of opportunities to use UEL’s facilities and support services.

Who is this course for?

The New Beginnings course is designed to provide mature learners, those seeking a career change or personal development, and those without formal qualifications with access to a variety of degree programmes at the University of East London. This course is for you if you have been out of education for some time or want to change careers.

Requirements

Applicants can start New Beginnings after successfully passing an eligibility test.

Before starting your degree you must achieve level 2 qualifications in English language and maths (GCSE grade 4/C or above, or Functional Skills level 2), this can be done after completing New Beginnings.

Career path

Develop your confidence and independence and transform your employability and career options.

On successfully passing the New Beginnings course you will be able to progress onto selected degrees at the University of East London.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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